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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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